Although they have been around for several years, Zirconia dental implants are a fairly new trend in holistic dentistry. Before the development of zirconia implants, titanium was the preferred metal used to manufacture dental implants. Titanium proved to be compatible, it offered a high strength-to-weight ratio and became known for its durability. However, it was known to give off corrosive by-products which could disseminate throughout the body, and the metal often created a dark line around the gum where the implant was placed.
In recent years, metal-free zirconia has made its way to the forefront of the dental implant industry and into mouths of patients who believe that it is safer and stronger than its titanium predecessor.
The online dictionary, Wikipedia, describes zirconia (Zr02) as the dioxide of zicondium, a metal close to titanium in the periodic table. It notes that zirconia has similar biocompatibility properties as titanium and has tooth-like color. This pleases the aesthetic and cosmetic desires of dental implant patients.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky – also known as Dr. G – is currently using Z-Systems dental implants in his Millburn, New Jersey dental practice. The zirconia dental implants come in four different one-piece implant designs for a broad range of indications. For more information, visit www.drgdds.com, or follow Dr. G on Twitter at www.twitter.com/drgdds and on Facebook.
Monday, November 22, 2010
The Silencer: Treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea
The night hours are for deep sleep and preparing the body and mind for the next day. But snoring and sleep apnea interrupt sleep, much to the frustration of both the sufferer and their loved ones. Over the years, doctors have recommended many different treatments for snoring and sleep apnea. Some offered levels of relief, but for most, snoring persisted and sleep apnea continued to be a health concern.
There have been some breakthroughs in the treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in the past few years, but one dental invention that’s been proven to work is the Silencer System. This appliance fits in the mouth for night time use. The Silencer prevents airway obstructions that cause snoring. It’s a removable device that offers the following benefits.
• Make breathing easier
• It’s customized and comfortable
• Eliminates the need for machines and masks
• Limits the need for surgical intervention
The Silencer was invented by Dr. Wayne Halstrom in the 1990s. It works while people sleep and often takes the place of sleep apnea breathing machines that are bulky and uncomfortable. To use it, dentists take an impression of a patient’s teeth, then create a customized appliance that's ready for use in about 10 days.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky uses The Silencer on his patients that suffer from snoring or sleep apnea. This procedure is performed in his dental office in Millburn, New Jersey. To find out more about Dr. G and his treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, visit www.drgdds.com.
There have been some breakthroughs in the treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in the past few years, but one dental invention that’s been proven to work is the Silencer System. This appliance fits in the mouth for night time use. The Silencer prevents airway obstructions that cause snoring. It’s a removable device that offers the following benefits.
• Make breathing easier
• It’s customized and comfortable
• Eliminates the need for machines and masks
• Limits the need for surgical intervention
The Silencer was invented by Dr. Wayne Halstrom in the 1990s. It works while people sleep and often takes the place of sleep apnea breathing machines that are bulky and uncomfortable. To use it, dentists take an impression of a patient’s teeth, then create a customized appliance that's ready for use in about 10 days.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky uses The Silencer on his patients that suffer from snoring or sleep apnea. This procedure is performed in his dental office in Millburn, New Jersey. To find out more about Dr. G and his treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, visit www.drgdds.com.
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